Ubuntu-Chicago Problem with vnc over ssh

[RJ Marsan]

when you use ssh, and you just type in "ssh ipaddr" it assumes its the same
user name as the one you are currently logged in under.  Try using "ssh
user at ipaddress"

On 10/12/06, Joseph <joseph.wyckoff at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> So I had the brilliant idea to pick up an old p3 667MHz hp computer and
> put Xubuntu on it and try to get vnc to work on it so I could share the
> load on my computer.
> I used this tutorial
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/VNCOverSSH?highlight=%28vnc%29
> and I got all the programs on both computers and it did not work.  Since
> it was an old Pentium 3, I had to install xubuntu from the alternative
> cd and I downloaded the gnome desktop so I could enable remote desktop
> control.
> I type ssh (IP ADDRESS) and it pulls up a message that asks for the
> password and it keeps saying access denied.  I know my passwords and
> I've tried every single one out so I don't know what to do.
>
> I was thinking of just using x11 forwarding from this tutorial
> http://www.arsgeek.com/?p=595?namhuy.org but I didn't which would be
> better.  Also both computers are in my dorm room but I didn't want to
> use a kdm switch if I didn't have to.  I live on campus so its a subnet.
> Any Ideas? I might just buy a router, but I wanted some suggestions on
> how to best set up my computers since I have only one monitor.  Thanks!
>
> Joe Wyckoff
>
>
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